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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.69, 1,309.57 and 462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.69, 1,309.57 and 462.14 is: 693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.69 : 1,309.57 = 462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.69/1,309.57 = 462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.69x = 1,309.57 × 462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.69x = 605,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,204.68/872.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.49

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